The #1 reason why landlords fail is this:  Failure to manage to the lease (Source: American Apartment Owners' Assn). 

I gave him a deadline, but he failed to show up with all my items.

If they have an legally binding agreement, you need to honor that agreement and pay the fee.If you failed to mention to the agent that they are going to get paid, and then explained how, of course they won't present the offer.

Proportional leverage (like 27% LTV) isn’t specifically required, but if you don’t reinvest the full amount or fail to replace debt, the difference will be taxed as boot.

Often, owners beat up PMCs for a low price, but fail to understand the PMC will often cut corners to make sure they are still profitable. 

CPAs often advise against pursuing this designation unless the time commitment and documentation are robust, as failing to qualify can result in IRS audits or penalties.The 500-hour rule pertains to material participation in specific real estate activities or businesses.

To me these accountability groups mean that I'll have someone to report back to about wins and fails to help with prospective and motivation. 

we do have to remember and I know its 10 years ago and many on this site are post GFC investor and know no better.. but were do you think all these deals came from... back in 2010 to 2014  it was not from well performing assets it was from stressed and failed owners. 

Theyre expensive, but you wont lose your home to foreclosure unless you move out, stop paying taxes/insurance, or fail to maintain it. 

Depending on how bad it gets the fed will step in and fire up the money printer, of course that would be after a big bank fail and/or massive layoffs.